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BARTENDER
Summary

Experienced Bartender with 10 years of experience in field. Strong ability to improve team performance and grow bar sales through exceptional customer service and leadership skills.

Maintain smooth, efficient and profitable bar by consistently meeting customer needs while controlling costs. Knowledgeable about all types of beer, liquor and mixed drinks. ServeSafe-certified and experienced in monitoring guests for signs of extreme intoxication.

Reliable and hardworking, familiar with working alone or with team. Experienced in supporting servers, delivering food and bussing tables. Good interpersonal and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.

Skills
Experience
Bartender
Colleyville, TXMi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant/Aug 2019 to Current
  • Planned and updated menus to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
  • Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
  • Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
  • Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
  • Kept detailed inventories of bar supplies and stocked work areas to maintain workflow efficiently.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Advertised, marketed and recommended drink options to guests to increase guest satisfaction.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Server
Bedford, TXPosados Cafe Inc./Oct 2016 to Aug 2019
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively using clean, chip-free plates and utensils.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Checked patrons' identification to monitor minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Reviewed identification for patrons before serving alcoholic drinks.
  • Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
Administrative Assistant
Merida, YucCONAGUA Federeal Government /Jul 2015 to Aug 2016
  • Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices.
  • Arranged domestic and international travel, hotel and transportation needs for staff.
  • Managed building access and supplied key cards to employees and visitors.
  • Maintained up-to-date department organizational chart.
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems, coordinating archiving and purging aligned with company document policies.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations used for business development.
Manager
Merida, YucLos trompos Restaurant /Jul 2010 to Jul 2015
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 70-member team.
  • Executed new training initiative to improve skills and develop leaders from within.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member.
  • Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
  • Participated in labor contract negotiations with union to successfully achieve new agreement representing mutually agreed elements.
  • Trained current employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
  • Reviewed performance reports and used data to develop continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
  • Greeted and assisted all customers daily in high-traffic retailer.
  • Maintained open and professional team relationships to quickly identify and resolve issues.
  • Coordinated and launched grand openings for new stores.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaColegio YucatanJun 2006Merida, Yucatan Mexico
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant
  • Posados Cafe Inc.
  • CONAGUA Federeal Government
  • Los trompos Restaurant

School Attended

  • Colegio Yucatan

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Server
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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